Mississippi John Hurt Blues Folk Art painting
$175.00
1 in stock
Mississippi John Hurt Blues Folk Art painting
This Mississippi John Hurt Blues Folk Art painting is 12 inches by 12 inches, Acrylic on wood, ready to hang. Hand painted by Grego Anderson, sole proprietor of Mojohand.
USA only – email me for a foreign shipping quote
Free shipping in the Continental USA
©Mojohand.com – Everything Blues™
Mississippi John Hurt (1892–1966) was a gentle giant of American folk and blues music whose warm voice and intricate fingerpicking reshaped the country blues sound. Born in Teoc, Mississippi, and raised in nearby Avalon, Hurt taught himself guitar as a child and developed a distinctive style that blended ragtime, gospel, and blues with an almost conversational intimacy. Though he first recorded in 1928 for Okeh Records, his music went largely unnoticed during his lifetime, and he returned to sharecropping and local performances. Decades later, during the 1960s folk revival, his early recordings were rediscovered, prompting a triumphant comeback. Performing at the Newport Folk Festival and recording for Vanguard Records, Hurt captivated new audiences with songs like “Candy Man,” “Stack O’ Lee,” and “Make Me a Pallet on Your Floor.” His music’s warmth and precision influenced generations of artists across genres. Hurt’s humility and gentle spirit matched the grace of his playing, securing his place as one of the most beloved figures in American roots music. He died in 1966, but his legacy endures in every soft, syncopated note of the acoustic blues.
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Mississippi John Hurt Blues Folk Art painting
$175.00
1 in stock
Mississippi John Hurt Blues Folk Art painting
This Mississippi John Hurt Blues Folk Art painting is 12 inches by 12 inches, Acrylic on wood, ready to hang. Hand painted by Grego Anderson, sole proprietor of Mojohand.
USA only – email me for a foreign shipping quote
Free shipping in the Continental USA
©Mojohand.com – Everything Blues™
Mississippi John Hurt (1892–1966) was a gentle giant of American folk and blues music whose warm voice and intricate fingerpicking reshaped the country blues sound. Born in Teoc, Mississippi, and raised in nearby Avalon, Hurt taught himself guitar as a child and developed a distinctive style that blended ragtime, gospel, and blues with an almost conversational intimacy. Though he first recorded in 1928 for Okeh Records, his music went largely unnoticed during his lifetime, and he returned to sharecropping and local performances. Decades later, during the 1960s folk revival, his early recordings were rediscovered, prompting a triumphant comeback. Performing at the Newport Folk Festival and recording for Vanguard Records, Hurt captivated new audiences with songs like “Candy Man,” “Stack O’ Lee,” and “Make Me a Pallet on Your Floor.” His music’s warmth and precision influenced generations of artists across genres. Hurt’s humility and gentle spirit matched the grace of his playing, securing his place as one of the most beloved figures in American roots music. He died in 1966, but his legacy endures in every soft, syncopated note of the acoustic blues.
